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Lancashire Heelers may be short, but they are swift and were used in England to herd cattle. Today, they are more commonly seen as family pets – and fun family pets, at that! These small dogs have big personalities and are very playful. Full-grown, they typically weigh 9-17 pounds and stand 10-12 inches tall.

Lancashire Heelers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Lancashire Heelers do best with older children and dogs they have grown up with. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Lancashire Heelers are fast… very fast. This makes them expert fetchers, runners, and chasers. If you’re interested in competing with your dog, these small Heelers love the challenge. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The coat of Lancashire Heelers changes with the seasons. In winter, it becomes bulkier to protect them from the cold, and in the summer, it becomes a lighter, smoother coat. This extra fur has to go somewhere, though, so be sure to use a firm bristle brush on them weekly to reduce shedding. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Lancashire Heelers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. These speedsters do appreciate a large backyard to zip around but will also be content with a trip to a park to run off some steam. These Heelers are pretty energetic and active whether in a large home or small apartment. They are fairly easy to train.

The multi-colored Standard Poodle is the total package: pretty, playful, and proud. These family-friendly dogs have good looks and even better personalities. They’re smart, sensitive, and make wonderful companions. The multi-colored Standard Poodle’s classic coif will catch your eye, but their sweet personalities will capture your heart. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-70 pounds and stand 18-24 inches tall.

Multi-Colored Standard Poodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. Multi-colored Standard Poodles are family-friendly dogs that get along well with children and other animals. They may snap or get rough with little kids, but socialization and training help curb these bad behaviors. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

A Standard multi-colored Poodle needs much more activity than its miniature or toy relatives. They enjoy long walks and outdoor exercise, like swimming and playing catch. Standard multi-colored Poodles are also fond of retrieving, as they were originally bred as hunting dogs. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Multi-colored Standard Poodles have frizzy, wooly coats that are of course, multi colored. There are three popular Poodle grooming styles: the puppy clip, continental clip, and English saddle clip. Dogs with the puppy clip have a shaved face, throat, feet, and tail. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Multi-Colored Standard Poodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Multi-Colored Standard Poodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They enjoy spending time inside and outside and are content in an apartment or home setting. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.